Manchester United pursue Carlos Baleba as transfer interest grows
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Manchester United is preparing a bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, aiming to strengthen their squad this summer. This follows their unsuccessful attempt to sign Mateus Fernandes. Arsenal is also active in the transfer market, reportedly pursuing Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. Meanwhile, former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is being considered by Atletico Madrid as a replacement for Julian Alvarez, who is attracting interest from Barcelona. Other Premier League teams, including Leeds United and Everton, are also making moves in the transfer market as clubs look to reshape their rosters ahead of the new season.
- •Manchester United ready to bid for Carlos Baleba from Brighton.
- •Arsenal seeks Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa this summer.
- •Mason Greenwood linked to Atletico Madrid as Alvarez replacement.
- •Leeds United increased their offer for Southampton's Shea Charles.
- •Everton shows interest in Benfica midfielder Richard Rios.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip
- 8:32 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip
"Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?
"Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 8:32 PMMan Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip
Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?
- BBC SportJul 2, 2026, 8:32 PMMan Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip
Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?
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